Agenda

May

20

Fri

McLeod County Relay for the Life Team “From Pennys to Dollars” is hosting a 2 hour Glow in the Dark aerobic dance marathon that promises to be a great time. On Friday, May 20thfrom 7-9pmat Park Elementary Gym. Admission is $15 in advance - register at Celebrate Dance, Fitness, and Wellness Center or from any member of our Relay Team - or $20 at the door. Children 10 and under are $10. There will be door prizes and additional glow accessories to purchase at the event.

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7:00 pm

Dance Marathon

May

21

Sat

The Heart of MN Animal Shelter has their Paws on Parade Benefit Walk on Saturday, May 21st at the Mcleod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. Registration is at 9 am, Walk begins at 10 am. Enjoy Food, Contests, Silent Auction, Demos, Vendors, Entertainment, Pet Portraits and more throughout the event. $5 Registration fee, and that qualifies you for drawings.

mmanuel Lutheran Church of New Auburn will be hosting its first annual rib fest on Saturday, May 21 beginning at 4:30 until ribs are gone. $2.00 per bone. $200 first place award. Contact Aaron to enter at 952-212-1815. There will be food, beer, music, and a bounce house for kids. Then On Sunday May 22 beginning at 10:30 am Immanuel Lutheran Church of New Auburn will also be hosting a pork chop dinner with scalloped potatoes and baked beans. $10 per plate, under age 5 are free. The proceeds from both of these events will go toward paying the debt on the church’s new addition.

Retro Ron will be performing on Monday, May 23 ( 5- 8 PM) at Glencoe’s Unhinged Pizza, plus Unhinged Pizza will donate a portion of their BUFFET sales to help support MN Brain Injury Force’s ( MNBIF) programs and services for survivors. Two area brain injured veterans will share the TIPS that the public donates during that time. Contact MN Brain Injury Force for more information on how you can support area brain injury survivors / veterans!

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5:00 pm

Brain Injury Benefit

May

24

Tue

Join the Cardiac Rehab Walk from 10:30a-Noon on Tuesday, May 24th at the Hutchinson Mall. All are welcome, and past and present cardiac rehab patients are encouraged to come. There will be giveaways, Door Prizes, Heart Healthy Snacks, and more!

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10:30 am

Cardiac Rehab Walk

May

25

Wed

There is a Food for Kidz Packaging Event on Wednesday, May 25 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. Event open to everyone of all ages and you work as teams in packaging nutritious meals for hungry children and their families. A light lunch is provided during the eventand you can Come at any time and stay as long as you want.

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4:30 pm

Food for Kidz Packing

May

28

Sat

Dassel-Cokato Community Theatre is posting an audition call for this summer’s musical, “Fiddler on the Roof”. Adult men and women are invited to audition Saturday, May 28 at 10:00 a.m. OR Tuesday, May 31 at 6:00 p.m. An accompanist will be available. Those auditioning must prepare a vocal-range song and bring their summer conflict schedule. Auditions will be held in the DC Performing Arts Center.

The annual Memorial Day Service in Brownton begins at 11 am on Monday, May 30th at the Brownton Community Center. This year’s speaker is Vietnam Veteran and Brownton HS Graduate Bruce Bartels. Following the service a Potluck will be served at Noon…Chicken and Beverages provided.

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11:00 am

Brownton Memorial Day Service

Jun

5

Sun

Prayer and Praise Rally Sunday June 5 at 7pmat Riverside Church in Hutchinson. The speaker, Justin Hoover, serves with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Everyone is welcome to this free event.

Jun

9

Thu

See Martin Marietta’s St. Cloud Quarry at Work on Thursday, June 9th. Tour starts at the Rivers Edge Ball Park of Waite Park, and run from 1-6 pm. Cost is $1 and All proceeds go to Waite Park Family Fun Fest.

St. John’s Church Annual Ice Cream Social is Thursday, June 9th from 4:30-7:30 pm at their church near Biscay. Serving Turkey Salad Sandwiches, BBQ’s, Riplets, Potato Salad and more! Along with Pie and Ice Cream and Root Beer Floats!

Jun

11

Sat

Scandian Grove Lutheran Church has their Fun Run 5K on Saturday, June 11th starting at 9 am…Registration at 7:45 am. Download a registration form at scandiangrovelutheranchurch.org. Proceeds benefit newborn Everly Hewitt of Cleveland, MN who was born with Congential Diaphragmatic hernia.

Vote today and help kids in the area win a Gypsy Horse. Vote today and everyday (until June 11) for Equul Access, Inc. to win a Gypsy horse! Equul Access helps local kids in the area with Horse Riding Therapies. The top 10 programs in the nation win. Click, scroll to Equul Access, Inc., and click Vote.https://a.pgtb.me/HhdMw0It’s that easy!

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8:15 am

Help local kids with Horse Therapies

Jun

12

Sun

Members and friends of Grace Bible Church in Silver Lake invite you to experience and participate in a unique outdoor worship service. On Sunday, June 12th at 9:30 ama special Sea Side Service will be held at Swan Lake (north side—next to the pier). The service is reflective of the times when Jesus preached from a boat on the Sea of Galilee which is a fresh water lake. This worship event includes: A message preached from a boat (Pastor Rakow promises to not go overboard on the sermon), and congregational singing. Dress is casual, and those who attend are asked to bring their own lawn chairs or a blanket. You are also welcome to join with your boat. We ask that other boats be anchored 5-10 minutes before the service begins. Following the service there will also be a potluck in the shelter for those who care to join. Swan Lake is located about one mile northwest of Silver Lake on County Rd. 16

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9:30 am

Sea Side Service

Jun

13

Mon

The Mcleod County Museum is hosting their annual Pork Chop Supper Fundraiser on Monday, June 13th from 4:30-7 pm. Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for kids. Music from 5-6 pm from Rianne Matthews, and a limited amount of Les Kouba Art Prints are available on silent auction. More info at Mcleodhistory.org

Hutchinson presents their Music in the Park Series Monday’s at Library Square Park, starting at 6:30 pm Bring your own chair and refreshments will be available for purchase each night. Here’s the schedule:

Jun

14

Tue

Take Part in the Warrior Golf Classic on Saturday, June 18th benefitting the BOLD HS Wrestling Program. Registration is at 9 am, Shotgun Start at 10 am. Entry fee is $45. Register by calling Sara at 320-212-1999. Registration Deadling is June 14th.

Jun

17

Fri

The Lester Prairie Ambassadors Invite you to their Burger Stand Fundraisers on June 17th and 24th from 11a-2p. They’ll be serving Hamburgers for $3, and Cheeseburgers for $3.50, Pop and Water is $1. Come down and Meet the Ambassadors and the Candidates for 2016-17!

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10:00 am

Burger Stand Fundraiser

Jun

18

Sat

Join the Water Carnival Human Foosball and Bean Bag Tournament on Saturday, June 18th at the Mcleod County Fairgrounds from 8a-4p. Sign up at watercarnival.org, field is limited to 10 Foosball Teams and 40 Bean Bag Teams. You can also come watch the featured Foosball game…Law Enforcement vs. The Fire Department at Noon.